The South Carolina Access to Justice Commission’s Clerk of Court Work Group met on Friday, September 26, 2008, to discuss ways to implement access to the courts without crossing ethical boundaries. Dean Robert M. Wilcox of the USC School of Law provided ethical training for the clerks including a Q&A session.
Q&A with Dean Wilcox
Dean Wilcox discusses ethics
Dean Wilcox noted that ethical guidelines have been put in place to protect the public from advice that causes them to rely on and change their legal position. He cited a few legal cases and also gave practical information to the clerks.
Clerks discuss issues 9-26-08
Ethics - Serious Topic
Afterward, Robin Wheeler and Stephanie Nye provided updates about signage to post in the courthouses and the Frequently Asked Questions survey.
Robin Wheeler discusses progress on signage
Stephanie Nye gathers the FAQs
During lunch, the clerks divided into two subgroups – Circuit Court and Family Court. In each of these subgroups, the clerks discussed next steps and initiatives.
Circuit Court subgroup discusses important issues
Family Court subgroup discussion
